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Enigma

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Enigma is the musical project created and produced by Michael Cretu, launched with the 1990 album MCMXC a.D.; it blends Gregorian chant, new age, ethnic samples and electronic production.

Michael Cretu is the driving force behind Enigma (reviews repeatedly reference him as producer). The project achieved major success with singles like "Sadeness (Part I)" and "Return to Innocence". Vocal contributions on various records include Sandra and other guest singers. Critics note a shift from the debut's fresh formula toward more worldbeat and ethnic sampling on subsequent albums.

Enigma is the musical project led by Michael Cretu, known for blending Gregorian chant, new age and ethnic samples with electronic production. DeBaser reviews praise early work (MCMXC a.D., The Cross of Changes) and note later declines in originality (Voyageur). Sandra and various vocalists contribute across records. Overall reception here is appreciative of the project's vision but mixed about later albums.

For:Fans of 1990s electronic, new age, worldbeat and ambient music; listeners interested in production-led projects.

 Cretu releases The Cross of Changes, the most famous album published under the name Enigma and probably the best.

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 “Oh dear, there is no growth, no. But the work is pleasant, solid, and will not disappoint the fans.”

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 This album absolutely has no substance, it lacks interesting elements, it’s as boring as can be, and it’s fake ambient, fake disco, and fake gothic…

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 Enigma – “MCMXC a.D.” The first, the best.

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